Welcome to the monthly Creative(s) Corner!
The Creative(s) Corner is a space to gather people from diverse backgrounds with creative or artistic interests. We invite you to join the community to experience something exciting, share experiences, connect with people, and have a good time! This event will be held both...
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Welcome to the monthly Creative(s) Corner! The Creative(s) Corner is a space to gather people from diverse backgrounds with creative or artistic interests. We invite you to join the community to experience something exciting, share experiences, connect with people, and have a good time! This event will be held both...
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The importance of mentorship and guidance cannot be understated in a world where career paths are as diverse as the individuals walking them. We are thrilled to introduce our revamped mentorship programme called now Think Career. The three-month program is designed to connect, empower, and help unemployed or underemployed international professionals...
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#iVote is a video series that aims to raise awareness, promote civic participation among naturalised Finnish citizens in the upcoming parliamentary elections slated for April 2, 2023, and increase the visibility of candidates of foreign background from different sides of the political spectrum. The series consists of three panel discussions featuring...
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Are you an unemployed or underemployed foreigner in Finland looking to break into your field of expertise? Think Africa has you covered. We're excited to announce the launch of our third edition of the Professional Mentorship Program for Foreigners 2023, running from April to June. The program is open to people...
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Every vote counts. As the immigrant population of Finland grows, the need for a body to champion minority- centred issues becomes acute and vital. Statistics repeatedly indicate that the majority of immigrants of African descent do not vote, and figures from the municipal elections of 2017 show that only 23,9% of eligible...
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Supporting the welfare of immigrant youths in Finland is one of our priorities. This program, Youth Educational Performance Program (YEPP) (October 2021 - January 2022) is created to support the educational performance of immigrant youths through mentorship and tutoring. The mentoring part of the program focuses on self and emotional...
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The Think Africa annual Youth Summer Camp brings the youth together through DANCE, ART and SPORTS. Three summer days filled with fun, an explosion of cultural exchange and life changing experiences for young people. Activities include creative art workshops facilitated by inspirational young stars! This DARE NOT TO MISS camp intends...
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The Finnish Government through the Ministry of Justice has brought together a team of experts specialising in questions relating to migration, integration, equality, participation, influencing opportunities for immigrants, and different minority groups. Think Africa as a champion for the African immigrant is a proud member of this advisory board. The...
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Every successful entrepreneur started somewhere. Are you an aspiring entrepreneur? Do you thirst for fresh ideas in your business? A break with entrepreneurial ladies is a monthly meetup bringing inspirational female entrepreneurial journeys, challenges and tips on how to do or start a business. This business support community is a...
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The African diaspora in Finland is multifaceted, and Africa is a vast continent. It would be irresponsible to group all Africans under one story. Think Africa is continuously using it’s mandate to encourage questions and conversations surrounding our broader identity without assuming that we have similar stories. We persistently cultivate...
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Your Network is your Net Worth. As a job seeker, broadening your professional horizons can be an uphill task especially in a foreign country. Think Africa provides a job market entrypoint program to ease that cross over for foreign professionals in Finland. The 5-months tailored mentorship program pursues not only...